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A time for joy and to reconnect

The only thing sweeter than union is reunion. – American author, Kathleen McGowan As the festive season wraps the world in a warm embrace, there is a magical symphony that resonates through the air – the laughter of children, the clinking of glasses, and the harmonious melodies of shared stories. Christmas and New Year’s Eve, […]

The best Christmas gift ever

“Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in’.” – Ronald Reagan, (1911-2004), the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Several Christmases ago, I introduced my girlfriend to my family, and it was one of the greatest and most meaningful gifts I ever gave to myself. It was the […]

Soldiers unite in spiritual preparations for Christmas

KUCHING: Thirty-two Christian soldiers from the Regiment 511 Territorial Army) attended a Holy Mass at St Ann’s Church in Kota Padawan to prepare for the upcoming Christmas Day. The programme, which included two officers and 30 rank-and-file members, took place last Friday. It aimed to strengthen the spiritual connection among the officers and members who […]

Children at centre feted to Christmas treats

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro recently brought Christmas cheer and joy to the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Care Centre in Kota Samarahan. The Sarawak Metro team spent the morning distributing festive treats for the children and also had the chance to sing Christmas carols with them. Among those present were Sarawak Metro director of Corporate Communication, SEED […]

Big-hearted Sarawakians head back for Christmas

KUCHING: Even though she embraced Islam more than four years ago, 28-year-old Anna Frincus continues the tradition of celebrating Christmas and Gawai with her family in Sri Aman every year. The mother of one admits to always being excited and happy to celebrate these festivities with her non-Muslim family. “Every year, my husband and I […]

Celebrating Christmas: Promoting unity and generosity across Sarawak

KUCHING: Christmas in Sarawak is a celebration that echoes unity, compassion and sharing across the diverse cultural and religious landscape of the state, says Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said Christmas is a time for families and friends to unite in joy, emphasising the importance of extending kindness to the less fortunate, irrespective of […]

Pullman teams up for Christmas with Salvation Army

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching lit its Christmas Tree yesterday, raising the curtain for a string of events in conjunction with the festive season. Its general manager Adrian Ng, announced its partnership with the Salvation Army through the Christmas Wishing Tree and Christmas Charity Market, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to supporting the local community. “An emotional highlight […]

The meaning of Christmas

KUCHING: What is Christmas really about? In an increasingly diverse world, the festive period has become a celebration of family for most of us, who are supposed to offer unconditional love, no matter who you are or what you do. This is precisely what makes this time of year a source of self-sacrifice, joy and […]

Christmas strengthens family bonds

Christmas is a season that evokes warmth and joy in the festive merrymakers. It’s like a cosy blanket that wraps over people who celebrate it. Christmas is more than just the day itself. The eve, Boxing Day, and the days before are the carving process for the day’s climax. It is spending days looking for the […]

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is one of the most joyous seasons of the year. But what makes Christmas, well, Christmas? What makes Christmas, Christmas? What truly makes Christmas special? When we hear the song — it’s beginning to look like Christmas — what does it mean? Is it a celebration of Christ’s birth? Is it the annual gift exchange […]